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September 3, 2025 Megan Bratton Policy & Advocacy, Root Causes 0

When the math isn’t mathing – Health care coverage’s downstream economic impacts

By Rachel Bouzis, Director of Policy & Learning Welcome to Advocacy Corner, a monthly series of nonpartisan advocacy posts by the Natrona Collective Health Trust, aimed at advancing our mission of improving the health of Natrona County residents. Each month, we explore key issues that impact community well-being, providing insights [...]

August 4, 2025 Megan Bratton Policy & Advocacy 0

Advocacy Corner: Delivering in Crisis – Why OB Care in Wyoming Needs Urgent Attention

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July 11, 2025 Megan Bratton Policy & Advocacy 0

New study concludes that Medicaid cuts will cost Wyoming jobs, income, and economic growth

A new nonpartisan economic analysis estimates that recent federal Medicaid cuts could cost Wyoming nearly 192 jobs per year, and over the next five years, reduce household income by more than $70 million and shrink the state’s economy by $130 million. Commissioned by the Natrona Collective Health Trust and other [...]

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July 1, 2025 Megan Bratton Policy & Advocacy 0

Advocacy Corner: Parenting Is Hard. Our Systems Shouldn’t Make It Harder – Mental Health Edition

Welcome to Advocacy Corner, a monthly series of nonpartisan advocacy posts by the Natrona Collective Health Trust, aimed at advancing our mission of improving the health of Natrona County residents. Each month, we explore key issues that impact community well-being, providing insights and information to empower residents. If you have [...]

June 4, 2025 Megan Bratton Policy & Advocacy 0

Statement from the Natrona Collective Health Trust on Federal and State Actions Impacting Our Community’s Health

At the Natrona Collective Health Trust, we are committed to doing our part to create a community where everyone can thrive. And in this work, we’ve found that most people in Natrona County share common goals: affordable, high-quality healthcare; economic stability; and a safe, healthy, resilient community. As the largest [...]

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March 10, 2025 Megan Bratton General, Policy & Advocacy 0

A letter from our CEO: Meeting the moment

By Beth Worthen, CEO When the Natrona Collective Health Trust began its work more than four years ago, we developed both a mission statement to define what we do and guiding principles to define how we do it. These guiding principles are embedded in our daily operations and inform the [...]

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March 10, 2025 Megan Bratton Policy & Advocacy 0

Advocacy Corner: Breaking down the 68th Wyoming legislative session

By Jen Simon, guest contributor Welcome to Advocacy Corner, a monthly series of nonpartisan advocacy posts by the Natrona Collective Health Trust, aimed at advancing our mission of improving the health of Natrona County residents. Each month, we explore key issues that impact community well-being, providing insights and information to [...]

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January 30, 2025 Megan Bratton Policy & Advocacy 0

Advocacy Corner: This week’s rude awakening and how nonprofits can prepare for policy shifts

December 20, 2024 Megan Bratton Policy & Advocacy 0

Advocacy Corner: Work with your legislators should begin well before January

The exterior of the Wyoming State Capitol is pictured during the 2024 legislative session. (Ashton J. Hacke/WyoFile) Welcome to Advocacy Corner, a monthly series of nonpartisan advocacy posts by the Natrona Collective Health Trust, aimed at advancing our mission of improving the health of Natrona County residents. Each month, we [...]

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October 28, 2024 Megan Bratton Policy & Advocacy 0